Cover device

ABSTRACT

A cigarette or cigar cover comprises attaching means for attaching to the cigarette/cigar, and covering means of a diameter so devised as to keep a distance between cigarette and cover. The covering means has a length so devised as to fully cover the cigarette to protect it from rain. In the cigarette cover, the attaching means is a generally cylindrical part of an inner diameter so devised as to hold the cigarette therein. The cover may also be useful to protect from humidity, dust and other interference.

The invention relates to a cigarette shield or cover device, and morespecifically to such a device for protecting a cigarette or cigar fromrain.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

At present, it is difficult or impossible to smoke in the rain, becausethe rain drops may wet the cigarette and extinguish the fire therein.

The problem exists in cigarettes, cigars, etc.

Other factors which may interfere with a cigar or cigarette smoking mayinclude humidity in the air, water, fog, dust, etc.

A large device may be difficult or inconvenient to carry on one'sperson.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

According to the present invention, a new cigarette shield or coverprotects the cigarette from rain, thus allowing to smoke in the rain.

Accordingly, the cover attaches to the cigarette during smoking, so itis easy and convenient for the user to hold both cigarette and coverwith two fingers, just like holding a cigarette.

Such a cover may be used to protect the cigar or cigarette from humidityin the air, water, fog, dust, etc., which may interfere with smokingand/or damage the quality of the cigarette/cigar.

According to another aspect of the invention, the cigarette cover may betelescopic, comprising several parts, so it has a small size when not inuse, but can be extended to the required length to effectively cover thecigarette while smoking. The telescopic structure is not mandatory,rather it is one possible embodiment of the invention; in anotherembodiment, the cover is not telescopic, see for example FIG. 1.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 illustrates a cigarette with a cigarette cover

FIG. 2 details a telescopic cigarette cover in its closed state

FIG. 3 details a telescopic cigarette cover in its open state

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

FIG. 1 illustrates a cigarette 1 with a cigarette cover 2. The cigarettecover 2 has attaching means 21 for attaching to the cigarette. The means21 is a narrower, generally cylindrical part of an inner diameter sodevised as to hold the cigarette 1 therein. The cover 2 further includescovering means 22, which has a larger inner diameter so as not tocontact the cigarette 1; rather, there is a distance, possibly about 1to 2 millimeters (mm) between them. This separation allows the cover 2to remain relatively cool, while the cigarette end may be very hot;moreover, the cool cover 2 will not interfere with the burning of thecigarette 1.

The cover 2 will stop rain drops from reaching the cigarette 1. Thecigarette 1 will remain dry and can burn freely when used in the rain.The cover 2 may also help in a dense fog, possibly creating a more dryair atmosphere in the vicinity of the cigarette 1.

In a preferred embodiment, the length 31 of the attaching means may beabout 1 centimeter (cm), the length 32 of the covering means may be suchas to keep the tip of the cigarette 1 protected, for example extendingabout 2 to 5 mm beyond the tip of a new cigarette.

The outer diameter 33 of the covering means may be such as to keep adistance of about 1 to 2 mm between cigarette and cover.

In the embodiment as illustrated, the cover 2 is made of one piece.

FIG. 2 details a telescopic cigarette cover 2 in its closed state, withthe cigarette 1 inserted into the cigarette cover 2, and held there bythe attaching means 21.

Also is illustrated the external part of the cover, the telescopiccovering means 24.

FIG. 3 details a telescopic cigarette cover 2 in its open state, withthe cigarette 1 held in the cigarette cover 2 by the attaching means 21.

Also illustrated are the parts 22, 23, 24 of the telescopic coveringmeans. When the cover 2 is extended, the parts 22, 23, 24 of thetelescopic covering means will completely cover the cigarette 1, andwill extend the cover for some distance beyond the cigarette tip.

The cigarette cover 2 may be made of various materials, such as gold,silver, plastic, paper, wood, other metals, etc.

The cover is so devised as to allow easy, simple insertion of thecigarette or cigar therein, as well as to remove the remains of the usedcigarette/cigar after use.

It will be recognized that the foregoing is but one example of anapparatus and method within the scope of the present invention and thatvarious modifications will occur to those skilled in the art uponreading the disclosure set forth hereinbefore.

1. A cigarette cover comprising attaching means for attaching to thecigarette, and covering means of a diameter so devised as to keep adistance between cigarette and cover, and wherein the covering means hasa length so devised as to fully cover the cigarette to protect it fromrain.
 2. The cigarette cover according to claim 1, wherein the attachingmeans is a generally cylindrical part of an inner diameter so devised asto hold the cigarette therein.
 3. The cigarette cover according to claim1, wherein the covering means has an inner diameter large enough so asnot to contact the cigarette.
 4. A telescopic cigarette cover comprisingattaching means for attaching to the cigarette, and covering means of adiameter so devised as to keep a distance between cigarette and cover,and wherein the covering means comprises two or more parts which mayextend to cover the cigarette or retract into each other to form acompact package.
 5. The cigarette cover according to claim 1, whereinthe covering means is made of gold, silver, plastic, paper, wood oranother metal.